no access to their social media accounts<\/a> under a world-first ban designed to shelter those under 16 from addictive algorithms, online predators, and digital bullies.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNo other nation has taken such sweeping measures, and the rollout of the tough new law is being closely watched by legislators around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 10 banned platforms \u2013 Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Twitch and X \u2013 say they\u2019ll comply with the ban, using age verification technology to identify under-16s and suspend their accounts, but they don\u2019t believe it\u2019ll make children safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was a \u201cproud day\u201d for Australia.
\u201cThis is the day when Australian families are taking back power from these big tech companies. They are asserting the right of kids to be kids and for parents to have greater peace of mind,\u201d Albanese told the public broadcaster ABC Wednesday. But he conceded \u201cit won\u2019t be simple.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the law, platforms need to show they\u2019ve taken \u201creasonable steps\u201d to deactivate accounts used by under-16s, and to prevent new accounts being opened, to avoid fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars ($32 million).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some children \u2013 and their parents \u2013 are expected to flout the ban, but there are no consequences for either.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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